Independent School Educators' List (ISED-L): May 2009

Friday, May 29, 2009

Re: Office 2007 Assessment Tool and Videos

We also made the switch 2 years ago. It was really very painless (for most)=
. I offered many "Orientation" sessions. I was very clear about this- if yo=
u did not know how to print with Office 2003 entering the room, you would n=
ot know how to print with Office 2007 when you exited the room. It was simp=
ly 1 hour of where everything went and of course, how to use the extensive =
help feature included in MS Office. These were voluntary and many attended.=
I even had 1 who attended 4 times but that is another story.

Now, as this was optional and I did not want lack of attendance to be an is=
sue when people had problems. So, I also created a series of videos and pos=
ted them on Youtube. These covered many of the main areas that would be imp=
ortant to getting quickly acquainted with Office 2007. I had many who did n=
ot come to the sessions but used the videos. I did not provide sessions to =
the students but did supply them with links to the videos and made myself a=
vailable at the start of school. It was amazing how easily they adapted to =
the new environment.

There is a third group- those who just figured it out on their own then cam=
e to me with questions that would have been beyond where the rest of the fa=
culty and staff were and would not have been covered in the orientation ses=
sion. The final group were those who shared a specific job function where t=
heir use of the tools required a special session. These were individuals wh=
o performed tasks that most in the school did not need to worry about. This=
mix of approaches worked well as everyone could select the method the met =
their specific needs.

Oh, in case you were wondering, the videos are still online so feel free to=
use them. I have been surprised by the wide viewing these videos have rece=
ived global. One of them even has over 11,000 views-not viral but give a gu=
y a break, it is a video about Office 2007 :). Now there are many other vid=
eos out there as well so you might search for skills that you will need tha=
t are not covered in this collection.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3DF8D7ABA905A4B2B6

Cheers,

Chris Bigenho
Dir. of Ed. Tech
Greenhill School

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Re: Office 2007 Assessment Tool

We made that move two years ago. Those it looks different to start=2C it's=
very easy to move. We had an hour overview for everyone=2C and most did f=
ine. Some actually liked it better because it was so visual. A helpful re=
source is the getting started tab that you can download to add to the tabs =
of each program. It lets you see where you found the command in the older =
version and shows you were to find it now--very helpful.

=20

Judy Callahan

Tampa FL
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> Date: Fri=2C 29 May 2009 15:01:56 -0500
> From: sscott@spa.edu
> Subject: Office 2007 Assessment Tool
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
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> We are moving all of our faculty=2C staff=2C and students to Microsoft Of=
fice 2007 this summer. We are looking for an assessment tool to help determ=
ine the training needs for our support staff and=2C potentially=2C our teac=
hers and students. I have found one commercial site - eSkill - the has onli=
ne tests for various aspects of the different Office 2007 suite application=
s at a cost of about $25.00 per assessment. I am wondering if anyone has us=
ed this site or has another to recommend. We have a subscription to Atomic =
Learning and the ideal scenario would be an assessment tool that points the=
user to specific Atomic Learning videos for additional training.
>=20
> Thanks.
>=20
> Sue Scott
> Technology Director
> St. Paul Academy and Summit School
> 1712 Randolph Avenue
> St. Paul=2C MN 55105
> Phone: 651-696-1435
> http://www.spa.edu
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Office 2007 Assessment Tool

We are moving all of our faculty, staff, and students to Microsoft Office 2=
007 this summer. We are looking for an assessment tool to help determine th=
e training needs for our support staff and, potentially, our teachers and s=
tudents. I have found one commercial site - eSkill - the has online tests =
for various aspects of the different Office 2007 suite applications at a co=
st of about $25.00 per assessment. I am wondering if anyone has used this =
site or has another to recommend. We have a subscription to Atomic Learnin=
g and the ideal scenario would be an assessment tool that points the user t=
o specific Atomic Learning videos for additional training.

Thanks.

Sue Scott
Technology Director
St. Paul Academy and Summit School
1712 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone: 651-696-1435
http://www.spa.edu

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Re: Antivirus Solution

AVG does have a small / medium business product, and supports Windows-based=
servers and Exchange. However, I find the product only average in its det=
ection rates, certainly nothing stellar that makes it stand out.

S
---
Steven Dickenson <sdickenson@keyschool.org>
Computer Network Manager
The Key School, Annapolis Maryland

> -----Original Message-----
> From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-
> L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Renee Ramig
> Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:17 PM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: Re: Antivirus Solution
>=20
> I love AVG for personal use, but I am not sure they have a enterprise (se=
rver
> based) version.
>=20
> Also, the free version is only available for home (personal) use. I call=
ed
> AVG, and they were very clear that schools could not use the free version=
.
>=20
> I do put it on any PC laptops students bring to school to use for short t=
erm
> projects. That way, I am sure their AV is up to date.
>=20
> Renee Ramig
> Seven Hills School
>=20
>=20
>=20
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Adrian Bica
> Sent: Thu 5/28/2009 8:44 AM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: Re: Antivirus Solution
>=20
> I am considering AVG - the tech specialist we hire for odd jobs highly
> recommends it.
>=20
> On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 7:28 AM, Ademola Popoola <popoola@gmail.com> wrot=
e:
>=20
> > All,
> >
> > We currently use Symantec's most recent product. However, the overhead =
the
> > software requires on the client side is incredibly demanding. To the po=
int
> > where it interferes/conflicts with other running applications.
> > I'd like to get some idea of what other schools use for an enterprise-w=
ide
> > antivirus solution. An application that can manage file, email and web
> > protection. It'll be great if it's a server and client facing app that
> > doesn't place such huge demands on the machine.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > --
> > A. Popoola
> > Sacred Heart Schools
> > www.shschicago.org
> >
> > --
> > A. Popoola
> >
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> Adrian Bica
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> Director of Communications
> and Educational Technology
>=20
> Saklan Valley School
>=20
> 1678 School Street
> Moraga, CA 94556
> Tel: 925-376-7900
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Re: Laptop Security software

http://adeona.cs.washington.edu/ - a free piece of software that does
what you want, but they are currently having issues with their website,
so would you wait and see what their resolution to the problem is.

Judith Claire Robison
St. John's Catholic Prep
Director of Technology=20
-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Bruce Lemieux
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 4:07 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Laptop Security software

Please keep this thread public.

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
writes:
>Folks, you always come up with good solutions.
>
>This is my first time to jump in with a question.
>I am the Tech Specialist fro St. George's Independent School, Memphis,
TN
>Last year at Lausanne's Laptop Institute someone told me about a
website
>that had an open source solution that you could use for security
>purposes. I
>have misplaced that note.
>
>I am looking for software that could be installed that would help
locate a
>stolen computer. I need it as we begin to image computers for next
year.
>
>It actually could not be deleted by a thief that lifted a computer and
>would
>take a picture with the built-in camera if needed. Then, It would send
it
>back information to the owner.
>
>You seem to be a good source of good open source solutions....so...
>
>Have you run across a solution that would work on a Mac that is Open
>source?
>Since we are an urban campus we have had some laptops walk right out of
>the
>building!
>Thanks,
>Gail Braddock
>Tech Specialist
>St. George's Independent School
>3749 Kimball
>Memphis, TN 38111
>www.sgis.org

Sincerely:

Bruce Lemieux
Director of Technology
Cushing Academy
39 School Street
Ashburnham MA 01430
blemieux@cushing.org
Phone: 978-827-7075

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Re: Antivirus Solution

Thank you for your email. I will be off campus Friday, May 29. I will have limited access to email. I will return your email when I am back on campus.

Thank you,
Joanne Mamenta

Re: Antivirus Solution

I love AVG for personal use, but I am not sure they have a enterprise =
(server based) version.

Also, the free version is only available for home (personal) use. I =
called AVG, and they were very clear that schools could not use the free =
version. =20

I do put it on any PC laptops students bring to school to use for short =
term projects. That way, I am sure their AV is up to date.=20

Renee Ramig
Seven Hills School

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Adrian Bica
Sent: Thu 5/28/2009 8:44 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Antivirus Solution
=20
I am considering AVG - the tech specialist we hire for odd jobs highly
recommends it.

On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 7:28 AM, Ademola Popoola <popoola@gmail.com> =
wrote:

> All,
>
> We currently use Symantec's most recent product. However, the overhead =
the
> software requires on the client side is incredibly demanding. To the =
point
> where it interferes/conflicts with other running applications.
> I'd like to get some idea of what other schools use for an =
enterprise-wide
> antivirus solution. An application that can manage file, email and web
> protection. It'll be great if it's a server and client facing app that
> doesn't place such huge demands on the machine.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> --
> A. Popoola
> Sacred Heart Schools
> www.shschicago.org
>
> --
> A. Popoola
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see http://www.gds.org/ISED-L ]
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attribution,
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>

--=20
Adrian Bica

Director of Communications
and Educational Technology

Saklan Valley School

1678 School Street
Moraga, CA 94556
Tel: 925-376-7900

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Re: Laptop Security software

Hi,

1. It depends on whether you can afford the software in the first place.
Not every school has a lot of money to invest in protection of their
property.

If we were to protect a 120 laptops using CompuTrace, it would cost my
school $6,000. To have something with similar features, you can use the
Orbicule Undercover for $20 to cover 200 laptops. For some schools, $6,000
is a lot of money they can use elsewhere to improve the school's use of
technology.

2.
Start a criminal investigation:
Without the camera feature, the publicity of it all could lead to greater
damage to the school. Let say that the photo option is not available. We
would be able to acquire the IP address, go to the police with the IP #, get
a court warrant to subpoena the ISP for the address linked to the IP, and
have the police charge the person (possibly a student) publicly with grand
larceny ($1000+, felony).

Start an in-house private investigation:
With the camera, you can handle the issue in house without going public. We
want to create alumni that is proud of going to our school, and someday they
will donate money back into our school when they become successful leaders.

Which is the better path? Criminal investigation or in house private
investigation?

I'm sure the potential for tech staff to abuse the camera is there. I'm
also sure the tech staff have the ability to go through every students
emails and files, but I'm sure the tech staff have something else better to
do such as solving the trouble tickets that pops up everyday at school or
using technology to improve the education at the school.

Besides, the "capture the thief" feature should only be enabled when there
is a problem. If the camera feature is enabled on the laptop that has been
taken away from the school without permission (aka stolen), does the thief
have any rights to personal privacy? Having a camera maybe like owning a
gun. There is potential for misuse, but guns can also protect your family
or feed them.

Brian Lee
Manlius Pebble Hill School

> From: Jason Johnson <jasonpj@yahoo.com>
> Reply-To: A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 16:00:11 -0700
> To: <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Laptop Security software
>
> 1. How often
> For any solution I would recommend examining two things.
>
> 1. How often does a laptop have to be stolen for any paid service to pay for
> itself? This same equation should also be applied to laptop insurance paid by
> the school. Self-funding laptop replacement can be a very viable option
> (given total cost savings over security and/or insurance), but you should keep
> accurate enough records to revisit that decision every 3-5 years.
>
> 2. Even if it is free, if you have a program that allows students or teachers
> to take laptops home I would be leery of any product that automatically takes
> pictures, and even of one where the school can activate that feature
> post-theft. It is open to abuse and misuse by tech staff and could possibly
> lead to a range of issue for the school or tech staff who have access to the
> captured images. A recent op-ed in the Washington Post, while not exactly
> analogous, will lend some insight into the risk schools run with images of
> students in particular.
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/17/AR200904170266
> 3.html
>
>
> _J____________________________
> Jason at jasonpj@yahoo.com
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Gail Braddock <lgbraddock@gmail.com>
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:58:43 PM
> Subject: Laptop Security software
>
> Folks, you always come up with good solutions.
>
> This is my first time to jump in with a question.
> I am the Tech Specialist fro St. George's Independent School, Memphis, TN
> Last year at Lausanne's Laptop Institute someone told me about a website
> that had an open source solution that you could use for security purposes. I
> have misplaced that note.
>
> I am looking for software that could be installed that would help locate a
> stolen computer. I need it as we begin to image computers for next year.
>
> It actually could not be deleted by a thief that lifted a computer and would
> take a picture with the built-in camera if needed. Then, It would send it
> back information to the owner.
>
> You seem to be a good source of good open source solutions....so...
>
> Have you run across a solution that would work on a Mac that is Open source?
> Since we are an urban campus we have had some laptops walk right out of the
> building!
> Thanks,
> Gail Braddock
> Tech Specialist
> St. George's Independent School
> 3749 Kimball
> Memphis, TN 38111
> www.sgis.org
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Re: Laptop Security software

1. How often=

For any solution I would recommend examining two things.=0A=0A1. How often=
does a laptop have to be stolen for any paid service to pay for itself? T=
his same equation should also be applied to laptop insurance paid by the sc=
hool. Self-funding laptop replacement can be a very viable option (given t=
otal cost savings over security and/or insurance), but you should keep accu=
rate enough records to revisit that decision every 3-5 years.=0A=0A2. Even=
if it is free, if you have a program that allows students or teachers to t=
ake laptops home I would be leery of any product that automatically takes p=
ictures, and even of one where the school can activate that feature post-th=
eft. It is open to abuse and misuse by tech staff and could possibly lead =
to a range of issue for the school or tech staff who have access to the cap=
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logous, will lend some insight into the risk schools run with images of stu=
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Re: Laptop Security software

Hi Bruce,

For the Mac, we had a situation with a missing laptop.

Inexpensive: Orbicule Undercover.
http://www.orbicule.com/undercover/
They have a volume license for education ($10/100 computers). It was
cheaper than CompuTrace ($50+/3 years). This has a lot of the same features
as the CompuTrace.

JAMF Casper Suite (Mac Mgmt Tool): (~$17/computer/year)
This is not a laptop recovery tool because it was made to be a Mac mgmt tool
(Altiris for the Mac essentially). The notebook calls home every once in a
while to look for policy changes or updates. We can acquire the IP address,
and contact the police in this matter. In our situation, we were able to
have the laptop take images of the user instead, and use it to get our
laptop back. This software already paid for itself. :)

Open Source: Adeona
http://adeona.cs.washington.edu/

We use both Orbicule and Casper. Sometimes we don't go for free solutions,
but really inexpensive solutions that won't break our budget.

Brian Lee
Manlius Pebble Hill School

> From: Bruce Lemieux <blemieux@cushing.org>
> Reply-To: A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 16:06:47 -0400
> To: <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Laptop Security software
>
> Please keep this thread public.
>
> A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>> Folks, you always come up with good solutions.
>>
>> This is my first time to jump in with a question.
>> I am the Tech Specialist fro St. George's Independent School, Memphis, TN
>> Last year at Lausanne's Laptop Institute someone told me about a website
>> that had an open source solution that you could use for security
>> purposes. I
>> have misplaced that note.
>>
>> I am looking for software that could be installed that would help locate a
>> stolen computer. I need it as we begin to image computers for next year.
>>
>> It actually could not be deleted by a thief that lifted a computer and
>> would
>> take a picture with the built-in camera if needed. Then, It would send it
>> back information to the owner.
>>
>> You seem to be a good source of good open source solutions....so...
>>
>> Have you run across a solution that would work on a Mac that is Open
>> source?
>> Since we are an urban campus we have had some laptops walk right out of
>> the
>> building!
>> Thanks,
>> Gail Braddock
>> Tech Specialist
>> St. George's Independent School
>> 3749 Kimball
>> Memphis, TN 38111
>> www.sgis.org
>
>
> Sincerely:
>
> Bruce Lemieux
> Director of Technology
> Cushing Academy
> 39 School Street
> Ashburnham MA 01430
> blemieux@cushing.org
> Phone: 978-827-7075
>
>
>
>
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Re: Laptop Security software

Please keep this thread public.

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>Folks, you always come up with good solutions.
>
>This is my first time to jump in with a question.
>I am the Tech Specialist fro St. George's Independent School, Memphis, TN
>Last year at Lausanne's Laptop Institute someone told me about a website
>that had an open source solution that you could use for security
>purposes. I
>have misplaced that note.
>
>I am looking for software that could be installed that would help locate a
>stolen computer. I need it as we begin to image computers for next year.
>
>It actually could not be deleted by a thief that lifted a computer and
>would
>take a picture with the built-in camera if needed. Then, It would send it
>back information to the owner.
>
>You seem to be a good source of good open source solutions....so...
>
>Have you run across a solution that would work on a Mac that is Open
>source?
>Since we are an urban campus we have had some laptops walk right out of
>the
>building!
>Thanks,
>Gail Braddock
>Tech Specialist
>St. George's Independent School
>3749 Kimball
>Memphis, TN 38111
>www.sgis.org

Sincerely:

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Director of Technology
Cushing Academy
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Laptop Security software

Folks, you always come up with good solutions.

This is my first time to jump in with a question.
I am the Tech Specialist fro St. George's Independent School, Memphis, TN
Last year at Lausanne's Laptop Institute someone told me about a website
that had an open source solution that you could use for security purposes. I
have misplaced that note.

I am looking for software that could be installed that would help locate a
stolen computer. I need it as we begin to image computers for next year.

It actually could not be deleted by a thief that lifted a computer and would
take a picture with the built-in camera if needed. Then, It would send it
back information to the owner.

You seem to be a good source of good open source solutions....so...

Have you run across a solution that would work on a Mac that is Open source?
Since we are an urban campus we have had some laptops walk right out of the
building!
Thanks,
Gail Braddock
Tech Specialist
St. George's Independent School
3749 Kimball
Memphis, TN 38111
www.sgis.org
--

Re: Antivirus Solution

We're currently using Sophos Antivirus, which works pretty well and has a m=
inimal system impact. I also use ESET's NOD32 for many clients and like it=
quite a bit. Both companies have very aggressive school / non-profit pric=
ing. Sophos has the added benefit of providing take-home licenses for your=
faculty.

S
---
Steven Dickenson <sdickenson@keyschool.org>
Computer Network Manager
The Key School, Annapolis Maryland

> -----Original Message-----
> From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-
> L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Ademola Popoola
> Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:00 AM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: Antivirus Solution
>=20
> All,
>=20
> We currently use Symantec's most recent product. However, the overhead th=
e
> software requires on the client side is incredibly demanding. To the poin=
t
> where it interferes/conflicts with other running applications.
> I'd like to get some idea of what other schools use for an enterprise-wid=
e
> antivirus solution. An application that can manage file, email and web
> protection. It'll be great if it's a server and client facing app that
> doesn't place such huge demands on the machine.
>=20
> Thanks in advance.
>=20
> --
> A. Popoola
> Sacred Heart Schools
> www.shschicago.org
>=20
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Re: Antivirus Solution

We use Sophos (www.sophos.com). I've been using them for 6 years now
and am very happy with it. The client is multi-platform (Windows,
Mac, Linux) and all is controlled by one server. Handles updates to
laptops that roam on and off campus quite easily. Very little
overhead load on the client.

Christopher

--
Christopher Butler
Academic Technology Director
St. John's Preparatory School
http://www.stjohnsprep.org

On May 28, 2009, at 11:44 AM, Adrian Bica wrote:

> I am considering AVG - the tech specialist we hire for odd jobs highly
> recommends it.
>
> On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 7:28 AM, Ademola Popoola <popoola@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> We currently use Symantec's most recent product. However, the
>> overhead the
>> software requires on the client side is incredibly demanding. To
>> the point
>> where it interferes/conflicts with other running applications.
>> I'd like to get some idea of what other schools use for an
>> enterprise-wide
>> antivirus solution. An application that can manage file, email and
>> web
>> protection. It'll be great if it's a server and client facing app
>> that
>> doesn't place such huge demands on the machine.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> --
>> A. Popoola
>> Sacred Heart Schools
>> www.shschicago.org
>
> --
> Adrian Bica
>
> Director of Communications
> and Educational Technology
>
> Saklan Valley School
>
> 1678 School Street
> Moraga, CA 94556
> Tel: 925-376-7900

Re: Antivirus Solution

I am considering AVG - the tech specialist we hire for odd jobs highly
recommends it.

On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 7:28 AM, Ademola Popoola <popoola@gmail.com> wrote:

> All,
>
> We currently use Symantec's most recent product. However, the overhead the
> software requires on the client side is incredibly demanding. To the point
> where it interferes/conflicts with other running applications.
> I'd like to get some idea of what other schools use for an enterprise-wide
> antivirus solution. An application that can manage file, email and web
> protection. It'll be great if it's a server and client facing app that
> doesn't place such huge demands on the machine.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> --
> A. Popoola
> Sacred Heart Schools
> www.shschicago.org
>
> --
> A. Popoola
>
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--
Adrian Bica

Director of Communications
and Educational Technology

Saklan Valley School

1678 School Street
Moraga, CA 94556
Tel: 925-376-7900

Antivirus Solution

All,

We currently use Symantec's most recent product. However, the overhead the
software requires on the client side is incredibly demanding. To the point
where it interferes/conflicts with other running applications.
I'd like to get some idea of what other schools use for an enterprise-wide
antivirus solution. An application that can manage file, email and web
protection. It'll be great if it's a server and client facing app that
doesn't place such huge demands on the machine.

Thanks in advance.

--
A. Popoola
Sacred Heart Schools
www.shschicago.org

--
A. Popoola

Re: Curriculum Mapping

We started with Curriculum Mapper this year and have been very happy with t=
hem!

=3D)=20

Karla JB Long=20
Head of Middle School=20
Trinity Valley School=20
817.321.0130 ext. 303=20

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.=
EDU] On Behalf Of Lisa Douthit
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 8:34 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Curriculum Mapping

Hello,
Our school has been in the process of using curriculum mapping software for=
3 years now and we have decided to go forth without web- based software. =
I am wondering if there are others using in-house methods, non-web based so=
lutions and in particular Free solutions when it comes to having teachers m=
apping their curriculum. Currently teachers have the map downloaded to a w=
ord document from Curriculum Mapper and are updating it in word, which has =
garnered some complaints from teachers.

Any suggestions, comments or how others are having teachers map is apreciat=
ed.

Lisa Douthit
Technology Resources and Locust Systems Admin Notre Dame de SIon Locust Ca=
mpus Kansas CIty, Missouri

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Re: Curriculum Mapping

Our school has been happy using web-based Curriculum Mapper. It keeps ever=
ything somewhat consistent and saves previous years for us. There are user=
fees.

Their site is: http://login.clihome.com/login.asp

Tracey Muise
St. George's Episcopal School=20
Milner GA

--- On Thu, 5/28/09, Lisa Douthit <thinksnow11@gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Lisa Douthit <thinksnow11@gmail.com>
> Subject: Curriculum Mapping
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 9:34 AM
> Hello,
> Our school has been in the process of using curriculum
> mapping software for 3 years now and we have decided to go
> forth without web-based software.=A0 I am wondering if
> there are others using in-house methods, non-web based
> solutions and in particular Free solutions when it comes to
> having teachers mapping their curriculum.=A0 Currently
> teachers have the map downloaded to a word document from
> Curriculum Mapper and are updating it in word, which has
> garnered some complaints from teachers.
>=20
> Any suggestions, comments or how others are having teachers
> map is apreciated.
>=20
>=20
> Lisa Douthit
> Technology Resources and Locust Systems Admin
> Notre Dame de SIon=A0 Locust Campus
> Kansas CIty, Missouri
>=20
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Curriculum Mapping

Hello,
Our school has been in the process of using curriculum mapping
software for 3 years now and we have decided to go forth without web-
based software. I am wondering if there are others using in-house
methods, non-web based solutions and in particular Free solutions when
it comes to having teachers mapping their curriculum. Currently
teachers have the map downloaded to a word document from Curriculum
Mapper and are updating it in word, which has garnered some complaints
from teachers.

Any suggestions, comments or how others are having teachers map is
apreciated.

Lisa Douthit
Technology Resources and Locust Systems Admin
Notre Dame de SIon Locust Campus
Kansas CIty, Missouri

Antivirus Solution

All,

Thanks in advance.

--
A. Popoola
Sacred Heart Schools
www.shschicago.org

Re: Inventory software

ServiceDesk Plus will do this.

http://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/

We use it for our helpdesk, as well as to track PCs, components, and A/V it=
ems such as cameras and projectors. It will do inventory scans and reporti=
ng on hardware/software.

---
Steven Dickenson <sdickenson@keyschool.org>
Computer Network Manager
The Key School, Annapolis Maryland

> -----Original Message-----
> From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-
> L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Inman, Alex
> Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2:09 PM
> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: Inventory software
>=20
> Hi everyone,
>=20
> I searched the archives and didn't find the right kind of match for my
> question. I'm looking for recommendations for inventory software in high
> turnover environments, such as laptop programs where movable components s=
uch
> as DVD drives and power cords will likely be replaced within or among
> units. We currently use Track-It and use the Library feature to track
> items. I'm looking for something that not only provides an easy way to
> enter and track assets but also provides a history of where items, such a=
s
> laptops, were allocated within the organization. Bonus points for the
> person who can also tie this to service requests and user initiated helpd=
esk
> calls.
>=20
> Any recommendations?
>=20
> Alex
>=20
> --------------------------------------------
> Alex Inman
> Director of Technology
> Whitfield School
> St. Louis, MO
> 314-434-5141 phone
> 314-434-6193 fax
>=20
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Re: Job Opening - Instructional Technology Specialist (0.5 FTE)

you are lucky

________________________________

From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Brian Lee
Sent: Wed 5/27/2009 11:13 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Job Opening - Instructional Technology Specialist (0.5 FTE)

....or someone who knows a lot about technology on the user level and =
loves
to teach. Soon, that person becomes a learning technology specialist. =
I
think it worked quite well for our school.

Brian Lee
Manlius Pebble Hill School

> From: Norman Constantine <nconstantine@wakefieldschool.org>
> Reply-To: A forum for independent school educators =
<ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:15:26 -0400
> To: <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Job Opening - Instructional Technology Specialist (0.5 =
FTE)
>
> It is not instructional technology that we do.....it is learning
> technology....we should be looking for learning technology =
specialists......

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Re: Job Opening - Instructional Technology Specialist (0.5 FTE)

....or someone who knows a lot about technology on the user level and loves
to teach. Soon, that person becomes a learning technology specialist. I
think it worked quite well for our school.

Brian Lee
Manlius Pebble Hill School

> From: Norman Constantine <nconstantine@wakefieldschool.org>
> Reply-To: A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:15:26 -0400
> To: <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Job Opening - Instructional Technology Specialist (0.5 FTE)
>
> It is not instructional technology that we do.....it is learning
> technology....we should be looking for learning technology specialists......

Re: Job Opening - Instructional Technology Specialist (0.5 FTE)

It is not instructional technology that we do.....it is learning =
technology....we should be looking for learning technology =
specialists......

________________________________

From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Rick =
Campbell
Sent: Wed 5/27/2009 11:57 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Job Opening - Instructional Technology Specialist (0.5 FTE)

Not much, as it is part time and in MA, but here is a lead. Long =
commute, though.

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> =
writes:
>Concord Academy, an independent college preparatory school for grades 9
>through 12 located in Concord, Massachusetts, is seeking a skilled
>professional to fill a part-time, year-round INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
>SPECIALIST position.
>
>The Instructional Technology Specialist is a professional who combines
>educational and technical skills to support and improve the school's
>instructional technology environment. Working closely with faculty, =
academic
>leaders, and the IT Services staff, this individual holds primary
>responsibility for guiding the school's instructional technology =
initiatives,
>encouraging faculty adoption of technology-supported teaching, and =
supporting
>faculty as they expand their skills.
>
>For more information, including a detailed position description and
>application instructions, please review the job posting at
>http://www.concordacademy.org/employment
>
>No direct applications or calls to me, please; see the contact =
information in
>the job posting. If you respond, please mention where you saw this =
post.
>Thanks.
>
>---
>
>Bob Koskovich
>Director of Information Technology Services
>Concord Academy - Concord, Mass.
>
>
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Re: Inventory software

Hi Alex,

Checkout Web Help Desk. Works great for asset tracking, web based knowledg=
e base, trouble tickets, PO and component system for inventory management. =
Pretty good application that the developers are constantly listening to th=
eir userbase and updating. It is also has good maintenance history and use=
r history reporting.
M

www.webhelpdesk.com for more info.

Matt Pearson
Director of Technology, Security and Safety, MCDS

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.=
EDU] On Behalf Of Inman, Alex
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:09 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Inventory software

Hi everyone,

I searched the archives and didn't find the right kind of match for my
question. I'm looking for recommendations for inventory software in high
turnover environments, such as laptop programs where movable components suc=
h
as DVD drives and power cords will likely be replaced within or among
units. We currently use Track-It and use the Library feature to track
items. I'm looking for something that not only provides an easy way to
enter and track assets but also provides a history of where items, such as
laptops, were allocated within the organization. Bonus points for the
person who can also tie this to service requests and user initiated helpdes=
k
calls.

Any recommendations?

Alex

--------------------------------------------
Alex Inman
Director of Technology
Whitfield School
St. Louis, MO
314-434-5141 phone
314-434-6193 fax

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Re: Inventory software

Take a look at SpiceWorks www.spiceworks.com

It is a free tool with inventory, help desk, network monitoring...

Did I mention it was free?

Steve Schwartz
Cheshire Academy

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Matt Burkhardt
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2:49 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Inventory software

You could take a look at OpenNMS - have an article on my newsletter at
http://www.imparisystems.com/index.php?option=3Dcom_content&task=3Dview&i=
d=3D5
2 It beat out HP's and IBM's network management suites and it's free and
open source. You need to download the trouble ticket plugin at
http://www.opennms.org/index.php/CentricCRM_Trouble_Ticket_Plugin=20

On Wed, 2009-05-27 at 13:08 -0500, Inman, Alex wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>=20
> I searched the archives and didn't find the right kind of match for my
> question. I'm looking for recommendations for inventory software in
high
> turnover environments, such as laptop programs where movable
components such
> as DVD drives and power cords will likely be replaced within or among
> units. We currently use Track-It and use the Library feature to track
> items. I'm looking for something that not only provides an easy way
to
> enter and track assets but also provides a history of where items,
such as
> laptops, were allocated within the organization. Bonus points for the
> person who can also tie this to service requests and user initiated
helpdesk
> calls.
>=20
> Any recommendations?
>=20
> Alex
>=20
> --------------------------------------------
> Alex Inman
> Director of Technology
> Whitfield School
> St. Louis, MO
> 314-434-5141 phone
> 314-434-6193 fax
>=20
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--=20
Matt Burkhardt, M.Sci. Technology Management
mlb@imparisystems.com
(301) 682-7901
502 Fairview Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
http://www.imparisystems.com=20

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Re: Inventory software

You could take a look at OpenNMS - have an article on my newsletter at
http://www.imparisystems.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52 It beat out HP's and IBM's network management suites and it's free and open source. You need to download the trouble ticket plugin at http://www.opennms.org/index.php/CentricCRM_Trouble_Ticket_Plugin

On Wed, 2009-05-27 at 13:08 -0500, Inman, Alex wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I searched the archives and didn't find the right kind of match for my
> question. I'm looking for recommendations for inventory software in high
> turnover environments, such as laptop programs where movable components such
> as DVD drives and power cords will likely be replaced within or among
> units. We currently use Track-It and use the Library feature to track
> items. I'm looking for something that not only provides an easy way to
> enter and track assets but also provides a history of where items, such as
> laptops, were allocated within the organization. Bonus points for the
> person who can also tie this to service requests and user initiated helpdesk
> calls.
>
> Any recommendations?
>
> Alex
>
> --------------------------------------------
> Alex Inman
> Director of Technology
> Whitfield School
> St. Louis, MO
> 314-434-5141 phone
> 314-434-6193 fax
>
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--
Matt Burkhardt, M.Sci. Technology Management
mlb@imparisystems.com
(301) 682-7901
502 Fairview Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
http://www.imparisystems.com

Inventory software

Hi everyone,

I searched the archives and didn't find the right kind of match for my
question. I'm looking for recommendations for inventory software in high
turnover environments, such as laptop programs where movable components such
as DVD drives and power cords will likely be replaced within or among
units. We currently use Track-It and use the Library feature to track
items. I'm looking for something that not only provides an easy way to
enter and track assets but also provides a history of where items, such as
laptops, were allocated within the organization. Bonus points for the
person who can also tie this to service requests and user initiated helpdesk
calls.

Any recommendations?

Alex

--------------------------------------------
Alex Inman
Director of Technology
Whitfield School
St. Louis, MO
314-434-5141 phone
314-434-6193 fax

Re: Job Opening - Instructional Technology Specialist (0.5 FTE)

Not much, as it is part time and in MA, but here is a lead. Long commute, though.

A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>Concord Academy, an independent college preparatory school for grades 9
>through 12 located in Concord, Massachusetts, is seeking a skilled
>professional to fill a part-time, year-round INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
>SPECIALIST position.
>
>The Instructional Technology Specialist is a professional who combines
>educational and technical skills to support and improve the school's
>instructional technology environment. Working closely with faculty, academic
>leaders, and the IT Services staff, this individual holds primary
>responsibility for guiding the school's instructional technology initiatives,
>encouraging faculty adoption of technology-supported teaching, and supporting
>faculty as they expand their skills.
>
>For more information, including a detailed position description and
>application instructions, please review the job posting at
>http://www.concordacademy.org/employment
>
>No direct applications or calls to me, please; see the contact information in
>the job posting. If you respond, please mention where you saw this post.
>Thanks.
>
>---
>
>Bob Koskovich
>Director of Information Technology Services
>Concord Academy - Concord, Mass.
>
>
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Re: Course Evaluation System?

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Job Opening - Systems and Network Administrator

Concord Academy, an independent college preparatory school for grades 9
through 12 located in Concord, Massachusetts, is seeking a skilled
professional to fill a full-time, year-round SYSTEMS AND NETWORK
ADMINISTRATOR position.

The Systems and Network Administrator is a flexible technical generalist who
provides a variety of services to manage, monitor, troubleshoot, and support
hardware and software on the campus LAN, servers, and desktops, and provides
support and training to members of the Concord Academy community.

Successful candidates will have, among other requirements: a Bachelor's
degree in a technical field; 5+ years managing systems running Windows Server
and Mac OS X in a multi-domain Active Directory environment; 5+ years in
network management, ideally with HP ProCurve and Aruba Networks equipment;
and 2+ years managing VMware ESX.

For more information, including a detailed position description and
application instructions, please review the job posting at
http://www.concordacademy.org/employment

No direct applications or calls to me, please; see the contact information in
the job posting. If you respond, please mention where you saw this post.
Thanks.

---

Bob Koskovich
Director of Information Technology Services
Concord Academy - Concord, Mass.

Job Opening - Instructional Technology Specialist (0.5 FTE)

Concord Academy, an independent college preparatory school for grades 9
through 12 located in Concord, Massachusetts, is seeking a skilled
professional to fill a part-time, year-round INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
SPECIALIST position.

The Instructional Technology Specialist is a professional who combines
educational and technical skills to support and improve the school's
instructional technology environment. Working closely with faculty, academic
leaders, and the IT Services staff, this individual holds primary
responsibility for guiding the school's instructional technology initiatives,
encouraging faculty adoption of technology-supported teaching, and supporting
faculty as they expand their skills.

For more information, including a detailed position description and
application instructions, please review the job posting at
http://www.concordacademy.org/employment

No direct applications or calls to me, please; see the contact information in
the job posting. If you respond, please mention where you saw this post.
Thanks.

---

Bob Koskovich
Director of Information Technology Services
Concord Academy - Concord, Mass.

Re: Course Evaluation System?

Howard, we are doing what you describe. If you would like an application th=
at will keep a database of results over long periods of time to increase th=
e validity of the data and enable comparative analysis across teachers, cou=
rses, and departments, I would recommend CoursEval3 from Academic Managemen=
t Systems.

Joel

On 5/26/09 2:31 PM, "Howard Levin" <hlevin@urbanschool.org> wrote:

We want to move to a course evaluation/feedback system whereby student comp=
lete an online course-evaluation that is delivered directly to each partici=
pating teacher. The key is that there is complete anonymity and the questio=
ns can be adapted by each teacher.

One possibility is to train faculty on using something like Surveymonkey - =
but this is messy. Ideally I'd like a system so that a teacher can choose f=
rom a few of our own self-created templates, adapt it, and then issue it to=
their students.

Anyone have any ideas on such a course-evaluation system?
Howard

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"Center for Innovative Teaching" summer professional development workshops =
in San Francisco
including 3+ day
"Integrated Technology Symposium for School Leaders"
http://www.urbanschool.org/cit
10% early bird discount expires June 5th
----------------------------------------
Howard Levin
Director of Technology
aka - "Director of Digital Tools and Practices that Support,
Enhance, and Extend the Teaching and Learning Process"

The Urban School of San Francisco
415-593-9525
hlevin@urbanschool.org
www.howardlevin.com

Telling Their Stories: Oral History Archives Project
www.tellingstories.org

Apple Distinguished Educator - Apple Distinguished School

--
Joel Backon
Director of Academic Technology / History
Choate Rosemary Hall
333 Christian St.
Wallingford, CT 06492
203-697-2514

Re: Course Evaluation System?

Sounds like Google Forms would suit this task very well.
Jim Lerman
Kean University

-----Original Message-----
>From: Howard Levin <hlevin@urbanschool.org>
>Sent: May 26, 2009 2:31 PM
>To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>Subject: Course Evaluation System?
>
>We want to move to a course evaluation/feedback system whereby student complete an online course-evaluation that is delivered directly to each participating teacher. The key is that there is complete anonymity and the questions can be adapted by each teacher.
>
>One possibility is to train faculty on using something like Surveymonkey - but this is messy. Ideally I'd like a system so that a teacher can choose from a few of our own self-created templates, adapt it, and then issue it to their students.
>
>Anyone have any ideas on such a course-evaluation system?
>Howard
>
>
>----------------------------------------
>"Center for Innovative Teaching" summer professional development workshops in San Francisco
>including 3+ day
>"Integrated Technology Symposium for School Leaders"
>http://www.urbanschool.org/cit
>10% early bird discount expires June 5th
>----------------------------------------
>Howard Levin
>Director of Technology
>aka - "Director of Digital Tools and Practices that Support,
>Enhance, and Extend the Teaching and Learning Process"
>
>The Urban School of San Francisco
>415-593-9525
>hlevin@urbanschool.org
>www.howardlevin.com
>
>Telling Their Stories: Oral History Archives Project
>www.tellingstories.org
>
>Apple Distinguished Educator - Apple Distinguished School
>
>
>[ For info on ISED-L see http://www.gds.org/ISED-L ]
>Submissions to ISED-L are released under a creative commons, attribution, non-commercial, share-alike license.
>RSS Feed, http://listserv.syr.edu/scripts/wa.exe?RSS&L=ISED-L

Course Evaluation System?

We want to move to a course evaluation/feedback system whereby student complete an online course-evaluation that is delivered directly to each participating teacher. The key is that there is complete anonymity and the questions can be adapted by each teacher.

One possibility is to train faculty on using something like Surveymonkey - but this is messy. Ideally I'd like a system so that a teacher can choose from a few of our own self-created templates, adapt it, and then issue it to their students.

Anyone have any ideas on such a course-evaluation system?
Howard

----------------------------------------
"Center for Innovative Teaching" summer professional development workshops in San Francisco
including 3+ day
"Integrated Technology Symposium for School Leaders"
http://www.urbanschool.org/cit
10% early bird discount expires June 5th
----------------------------------------
Howard Levin
Director of Technology
aka - "Director of Digital Tools and Practices that Support,
Enhance, and Extend the Teaching and Learning Process"

The Urban School of San Francisco
415-593-9525
hlevin@urbanschool.org
www.howardlevin.com

Telling Their Stories: Oral History Archives Project
www.tellingstories.org

Apple Distinguished Educator - Apple Distinguished School

Re: Permission forms for field trips

Michael,

We send parents/guardians a form entitled Missouri Military Academy's
Permission Questionnaire. It consists of 15 yes/no questions. One of the
questions asks if parents/guardians give permission for their son to attend
educational field trips, sometimes mixed with entertainment. We also
indicate that the cost to the school is often passed on to parents.

Frank Giuseffi
Dean of Academics
Missouri Military Academy

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Michael Christopher
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 11:55 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Permission forms for field trips

We're looking for blanket permission forms for field and class trips that
will take away the need to sign a form every time we take a class, group of
students or team off campus. Naturally, this does not include spring break
or summer trips.

Can anyone share?

Michael Christopher
Assistant Headmaster - School Advancement
Lausanne Collegiate School
1381 West Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120

901-474-1045 work
901-601-1113 cell

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Monday, May 25, 2009

Learning through performing research

I have always felt that performing strength and conditioning research would=
be a wonderful mechanism for learning. In a recent article in the Journal=
of Strength and Conditioning Research they compared four hamstring stretch=
ing techniques to determine which is superior. A study like this is easy t=
o replicate and could involve a variety of critical skills (statistics, lit=
erature review, manuscript preparation, study design and discussions on thr=
eats to study validity). Does anyone have any experience in trying a techni=
que like this?

Bill Werling
Aspiring Teacher
William_Werling@Baylor.edu

Permission forms for field trips

We're looking for blanket permission forms for field Â and class trips that will take away the need to sign a form every time we take a class, group of students or team off campus. Â Naturally, this does not include spring break or summer trips.

Can anyone share?

Michael Christopher
Assistant Headmaster - School Advancement
Lausanne Collegiate School
1381 West Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120

901-474-1045 work
901-601-1113 cell

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Re: Authorized but cool senior pranks?

I vote for that one; it is clever!

On 5/23/09 8:58 PM, "{David Shapiro}" <dashwest20@aol.com> wrote:

>
> A couple of years ago, seniors at my school played what I think is the best
> prank ever: they switched places with seniors from our so-called rival school.
> Our teachers walked into first period classes to find unknown kids, each of
> whom
> was playing a senior actually in the class. The "imposters" knew the name of
> the
> kids they were playing and had even learned some distinctive behavioral
> characteristics. They spent two periods and assembly with us (as our kids did
> with them) and then everybody switched back. It was fantastic.
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> [ For info on ISED-L see http://www.gds.org/ISED-L ]
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Re: Authorized but cool senior pranks?

A couple of years ago, seniors at my school played what I think is the best
prank ever: they switched places with seniors from our so-called rival school.
Our teachers walked into first period classes to find unknown kids, each of whom
was playing a senior actually in the class. The "imposters" knew the name of the
kids they were playing and had even learned some distinctive behavioral
characteristics. They spent two periods and assembly with us (as our kids did
with them) and then everybody switched back. It was fantastic.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Re: Copyright and Wolfram Alpha, Google

Bill Ivey's point -- "WA gets the copyright on the correlation even though I'm the one who thought up the terms being correlated, on the grounds their machine did the research at that point?" -- as well as Jason's contributions seem especially relevant here --

WA isn't capable of doing *anything* without input. Yet, it claims copyright over its response, and WA appears to be setting up rules/guidelines under which people will need to attribute WA in order to follow these copyright guidelines.

It's interesting the parallels between this and the attempts of many mainstream media outlets (especially AP) to restrict access to content that AP makes freely available over the web, including via RSS.

It's also worth noting that the threat of a lawsuit can often act as a deterrent, even if the actual lawsuit is unwinnable. The process of getting tied up in court can cripple smaller organizations being sued by larger ones -- one can look at the record of Tobacco Companies suing County Public Health departments, or, for an example closer to education, at the BB vs D2L debacle.

So, WA is a notable entry into the arena, both for the service it offers and for the way it attempts to carve it's niche in the market. In short, these terms feel like an IP land grab.

Cheers,

Bill

----- Original Message ----
From: Jason Johnson <jasonpj@yahoo.com>
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 9:21:40 AM
Subject: Re: Copyright and Wolfram Alpha, Google

Academically they should provide credit (which they generally do) but then it goes quickly into the murky waters of copyrighting derivative works and fair use. Regardless of credit, copyright refers to legal ownership. They would argue that you don't own it because their analysis is transformative. They would still be happy to give you credit and a bill for the license to use their analysis of your data :-)

I think the most important part of the Groklaw analysis was :
"And the meaning of all this? No. Not 42. It means Wolfram|Alpha will never replace Google. "

_J ____________________________
Jason at jasonpj@yahoo.com

________________________________
From: Bill Ivey <bivey01370@gmail.com>
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 10:12:58 AM
Subject: Re: Copyright and Wolfram Alpha, Google

Hi!

So in your example, WA gets the copyright on the correlation even though I'm
the one who thought up the terms being correlated, on the grounds their
machine did the research at that point? Shouldn't we at a minimum share
credit for the work?

Take care,
Bill Ivey
Stoneleigh-Burnham School

On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 9:26 AM, JPDS Tech <techpurchases@jpds.org> wrote:

> I read the W/A statement differently. I don't think they intend to enforce
> copyright on common knowledge questions. They appear to be making
> essentially an academic-type claim. They have taken existing facts and
> compiled them together in ways that may or may not have ever existed
> before.
> This is similar to a doctoral thesis which refers to data collected
> originally by other people/organizations (eg: Census Bureau) but analyzes
> it
> in new ways. That thesis IS copyrightable. The copyright isn't on the
> original data but on the product of analysis and synthesis of the data.
>
> Scenario: You ask W/A to compare two mildly obscure data points from two
> atypical groups (eg televisions per capita and infant mortality rates for
> Bosnia & Herzegovina and Brazil). W/A is stating that it is possible that
> nobody has ever put that particular combination of data together before.
> Thus, it is appropriate to cite W/A and not just the underlying sources of
> their chart. That parallels the way you would cite a thesis paper which
> synthesized these data points.